About Matthew
Matthew Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, anger, or the aftermath of trauma. Matthew uses practical, conversation-based therapy to help clients name problems and try new ways of coping.
He leans on several approaches that match different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for example, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes.
How Matthew works
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports folks in clarifying what matters to them and taking value-based steps even when emotions are hard. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Matthew often blends client-centered listening with solution-focused techniques to build short-term plans and track progress.
He also brings psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that repeat over time and get in the way of feeling better. Matthew has five years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and struggles around guilt, shame, and forgiveness. He emphasizes plain talk, steady pacing, and tools that people can use between sessions.
People who choose him can expect a collaborative relationship that focuses on practical next steps. He works in English and sees clients in Utah. The aim is steady improvement and clearer choices, not quick fixes.
Matthew lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Matthew works with
The areas below are the ones Matthew selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Utah |
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Online support options
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and finding clearer life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying specific behavior changes. It often helps with panic, mood problems, and social anxiety by giving concrete skills to practice between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so the client feels heard and can lead the pace of change; it supports emotional processing and self-acceptance.Choosing an approach is a shared process. Matthew will help explore which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and may combine techniques as needed. The plan evolves over time based on what is helpful and what the client wants to try next.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual connection, phone can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited, chat or messaging work well for brief check-ins or when someone wants written reflection. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, allow work during busy days, and let people use tools between sessions to reinforce progress.
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